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Lena Kettle, 46, of Caldwell, Heidi Aguila, 34, of Middleton, and Kenneth Jones, 47, of Elverta, California, appeared in federal court Tuesday on an 89-count federal indictment charging them and seventeen others with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; interstate transportation in aid of racketeering; and use of a communication device in drug trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson.

A trial date has been set for July 2, before U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge at the federal courthouse in Boise. Defendants Jason Holmberg, Siemsen, Obrien, Jerry Holberg and David Echevarria have not yet made their initial appearances, and no dates have been set.
“The indictment alleges that between May 2012 and April 18, 2013, the defendants conspired together to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing detectable amounts of methamphetamine.

The indictment alleges that on various dates beginning in March 2013, one or more of the defendants traveled at various times between Idaho and California with the intent to distribute the proceeds of the unlawful activity,” said U.S. Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Pam Bearg.
The charge of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine carries a minimum term of 10 years up to life in prison, a maximum fine of $10 million, and up to five years of supervised release.

The charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, depending on the amount of drugs possessed, is punishable by up to 40 years in prison, a maximum fine of $5 million, and up to four years of supervised release.

The charge of interstate travel or transportation in aid of a racketeering enterprise, per count, is punishable by up to five years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. The charge of using a communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking is punishable by up to four years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.